Professional Speakers Series

 

Heather Atherton - Atherton Public Relations
Lessons Learned: From PR Agency Employee to Being Your Own Boss

THURSDAY, June 19, 2008
Firehouse Restaurant, 1112 2nd Street, Sacramento
Registration/Networking: 11:30am - Noon
Luncheon/Presentation: Noon – 1pm

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Have you ever thought about becoming a PR Consultant? Ever had the desire to jump start your own business? Want to be miles ahead of the competition? Then join us as Heather Atherton of Atherton Public Relations shares lessons learned being a PR Consultant.

Heather has always been a fan of variety in her workload, which made the PR agency environment a perfect fit. Finding just the right PR strategy for different products and services has always been her specialty. She spent seven years of her PR career with agencies in Sacramento prior to opening her own consultancy.

Celebrating five years in June, Atherton Public Relations has provided successful media and public relations for many clients including: the Esquire IMAX© Theatre, Gary Dietrich’s Citizen Voice™ and the SAFELY OUT™ Project, Stage Nine Entertainment Store, G. Willikers Toy Emporium and Stage Nine’s Toytopia exhibit at the California State Fair. Additionally, Heather has worked with Cybertary, Camp Hope, the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce, the California Fuel Cell Partnership and many others.

Heather will share her lessons learned including:

  • The best tools to help you succeed in your own consultancy
  • Identifying your best assets for success
  • How to stay flexible and secure steady income during economic times
  • Finding work/life balance

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Monday, June16, 2008 @ Noon
The cost is $25 for SPRA members and $30 for nonmembers. The cost to all registrants after the deadline is $30. Please pay, at registration, with cash, check, or money order.

There is limited street parking and the Firehouse Restaurant will supply $5 parking vouchers for the City garage.

HOW TO REGISTER
Click here or the "RSVP NOW " button above. Please include your full name, organization, phone number, e-mail address, membership status (please apply separately for each attendee), and entrée choice: Petit King Salmon,Caprese Steak Sandwich, or Polenta with Pesto-Grilled Vegetables.

Questions: If you have questions about this event, please send your message to rsvp@spra.org.